Legislation

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a grant of $364,146, along with $91,037 in city matching funds, to support the County Victim Services Program from January 1, 2024, to December 31, 2024. It has been officially passed.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $364,146 and the City providing matching funds in the amount of $91,037 for the grant period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for the County Victim Services Program.

This ordinance updates the license fees for various entertainment-related permits, including billiard parlors and dance halls, to reflect current amounts. It aims to ensure that the fees are in line with today's economic conditions.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to adjust to current amounts the license fees for Billiard Parlor, Dance Hall Keeper, Extended Hours Premises, Fixed Place Outdoor Amplified Sound, Limited Live Performance, Mechanical Amusement Device, and Place of Entertainment permits.

This ordinance removes the Maddy Emergency Services Fund from the Administrative Code, which means that certain reimbursement payments to doctors for treating low-income patients in emergencies will no longer be available. As a result, physicians may not receive financial support for providing these services to indigent individuals.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to repeal Sections 8.42 and 10.100-195, known as the Maddy Emergency Services Fund, and thereby repealing certain reimbursement payments to physicians who provide emergency medical services to indigent patients.

This resolution urges the Mayor and the Department of Human Resources to create an emergency hiring plan that includes incentives to attract and keep behavioral healthcare workers. The goal is to fill vacant positions within the city and at contracted service providers.

Resolution urging the Mayor and Department of Human Resources (DHR) to initiate an emergency hiring plan with recruitment and retention incentives for behavioral healthcare workers to fill city employee vacancies and vacancies at city-contracted providers.

This ordinance requires certain city departments to regularly report to the Board of Supervisors on how well the city's street teams are performing. The goal is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these teams in addressing community needs.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to require regular reporting to the Board of Supervisors by the Department of Emergency Management, Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing, Department of Public Health, and Fire Department, concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of the City’s street teams.

This resolution allows the District Attorney's Office to use a $160,451 grant from the State of California to fund a wage theft enforcement program from August 1, 2024, to July 31, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the acceptance and expenditure of these funds.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $160,451 from the State of California Department of Industrial Relations for the Workers’ Rights Enforcement Grant Program to implement a wage theft enforcement program for the period August 1, 2024, through July 31, 2025.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total of $652,332 in grants from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services to fund the Elder Abuse Program over three years, from 2024 to 2026. The funding is contingent on an agreement between the parties involved.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $217,444 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $652,332 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Elder Abuse Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total grant of up to $2,986,360 over three years to support the Victim Witness Assistance Program. The funding comes from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and is retroactively authorized for the period starting October 1, 2023.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $1,385,540 for the term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025; $800,410 for the term of October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $2,986,360 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Victim Witness Assistance Program for the grant term of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

This resolution allows the Office of the District Attorney to accept and use a total grant of $590,718 over three years to support the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program. The funding comes from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and is retroactively authorized for the years 2024 through 2026.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the District Attorney to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025; $196,906 for the term of January 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026; for a total not to exceed amount of $590,718 from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services for recurring grants that fund the Unserved/Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach Program for the grant term of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2026, should the parties agree to an amendment as allowed under the provisions of the grant agreement.

This legislation amends the city charter to adjust the age factor percentage for retirement benefits for new members of the Fire Department, allowing them to reach a higher percentage at younger ages and lowering the maximum retirement age for this benefit from 58 to 55. The changes will be voted on in the election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (Third Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to change the age factor percentage for benefit calculations such that persons who have or will become members of the Fire Department on and after January 7, 2012 reach a higher age factor percentage at earlier ages and lower from 58 to 55 the retirement age at which persons who have or will become members of the Fire Department on and after January 7, 2012 reach the highest age factor percentage; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This resolution allows the Sheriff’s Office to increase its contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project by nearly $14.9 million, bringing the total contract amount to about $34.7 million. It also extends the contract for an additional two years, lasting until June 30, 2026, with no further extensions allowed.

Resolution authorizing the Sheriff’s Office to enter into a Fifth Amendment to a contract with the San Francisco Pretrial Diversion Project for Pretrial Services, increasing the contract amount by $14,905,123 for a total not to exceed amount of $34,668,237 and to extend the contract term for two years from July 1, 2024, for a total term of July 1, 2021, through June 30, 2026, with no more options to extend.

This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to use a $125,000 grant from the CARESTAR Foundation to improve Emergency Medical Services through Community Paramedicine and Triage programs. The funding will be available from March 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $125,000 from the CARESTAR Foundation, for enhancement of the Emergency Medical Services System through support to Community Paramedicine and Triage to Alternate Destination programs, from March 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.

This resolution allows the Department of Emergency Management to use a $350,321 grant from the California Office of Emergency Services for emergency management activities from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2024. It has been officially approved and is now in effect.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Emergency Management to accept and expend an Emergency Management Performance Grant in the amount of $350,321 for the period of July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, from the California Office of Emergency Services.

This resolution approves an increase of over $5.3 million to the existing agreement between the Positive Resource Center and the Department of Public Health for emergency financial services, raising the total agreement amount to over $15.3 million and extending the contract term by two years until February 29, 2028. It also allows the Department of Public Health to make minor amendments to the contract without further approval, as long as they do not significantly increase the city's obligations.

Resolution approving Amendment No. 3 to the agreement between Positive Resource Center and the Department of Public Health (DPH), for emergency financial services; to increase the agreement by $5,365,891 for an amount not to exceed $15,359,513; to extend the term by two years, from February 28, 2026, for a total agreement term of March 1, 2018, through February 29, 2028; and to authorize DPH to enter into amendments or modifications to the contract prior to its final execution by all parties that do not materially increase the obligations or liabilities to the City and are necessary to effectuate the purposes of the contract or this Resolution.

This resolution allows the Office of the City Administrator to use $189,558 in federal funds to create a guidance document on financing strategies for reducing earthquake risks in concrete buildings. The project will run from July 14, 2022, to November 14, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Office of the City Administrator to accept and expend Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funds in the amount of $189,558 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency through the California Office of Emergency Services to develop a guidance document that will address financing strategies for earthquake risk reduction through the Concrete Building Safety Program for the project period of July 14, 2022, through November 14, 2024.

This motion allows voters to decide on creating a fund to help pay off student loans and job-related education costs for certain city employees, including police, firefighters, paramedics, nurses, and 911 dispatchers. The election for this proposal will take place on November 5, 2024.

Motion ordering submitted to the voters at an election to be held on November 5, 2024, an Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to establish a First Responder Student Loan Forgiveness Fund for the purpose of paying outstanding student loans, and job-related educational and training expenses incurred while employed by the City, for employees who are sworn members of the Police Department, Fire Department, or Sheriff’s Department; paramedics; registered nurses; or 911 dispatchers, supervisors, or coordinators.

The resolution allows the Department of Public Health to accept an additional $18,016 grant from the CDC, increasing the total funding to $107,707 for a program focused on HIV and tuberculosis assistance. This funding will support efforts related to the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Global Fund for one year, from September 30, 2023, to September 29, 2024.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant increase in the amount of $18,016 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through The Regents of the University of California, San Francisco for a total amount of $107,707 for participation in a program, entitled “Targeted HIV/TB Strategic Information Technical Assistance for President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) Countries,” for the period of September 30, 2023, through September 29, 2024.

This legislation allows registered nurses in San Francisco to buy up to three years of retirement service credit for their previous work as per diem nurses, provided they meet certain work hour requirements. It also transfers public safety communications personnel into a different retirement plan starting January 4, 2025.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to allow registered nurses, who are or become members of the San Francisco Employees’ Retirement System and have worked an average of 32 hours or more per week for at least one year, to purchase up to three years of service credit for time previously worked as per diem nurses; and to move public safety communications personnel (911 dispatchers, supervisors, and coordinators) from the miscellaneous retirement plans to the miscellaneous safety retirement plan, for compensation earned on and after January 4, 2025; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This legislation amends the city charter to define "Full-Duty Sworn Officer," adjust staffing report requirements for the Chief of Police, and create a new Deferred Retirement Option Program for eligible police officers from July 2025 to July 2030. It aims to enhance police staffing and retention while allowing officers to earn additional retirement benefits in exchange for continued service.

Charter Amendment (Second Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to define the term “Full-Duty Sworn Officer”; modify the criteria for establishing recommended staffing levels for sworn officers; change the requirement for the Chief of Police to submit a staffing report from every two years to every three years; and establish a new voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program (“DROP”) for the period from July 2025 - July 2030, for eligible members of the Police Department (in the rank of officer, sergeant, or inspector) that allows those members to earn additional deferred compensation in the Retirement System for up to 60 months in exchange for agreeing to perform neighborhood patrol or investigative work; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

The ordinance allows San Francisco to issue up to $61.4 million in Certificates of Participation to fund repairs and improvements to city-owned buildings and infrastructure. It also outlines the necessary agreements and authorizations for the sale and management of these financial instruments.

Ordinance authorizing the execution and delivery of Certificates of Participation, in one or more series on a tax-exempt and/or taxable basis and from time to time, evidencing and representing an aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $61,395,000 (“Certificates”), to finance and refinance certain capital improvement projects within the City and County of San Francisco’s (“City”) capital plan and generally consisting of critical repairs, renovations and improvements to City-owned buildings, facilities, streets and works maintained and utilized by various City departments; approving the form of a Supplement to Trust Agreement between the City and U.S. Bank Trust Company, National Association (as successor-in-interest to U.S. Bank National Association), as trustee (“Trustee”) (including certain indemnities contained therein); approving respective forms of a Supplement to Property Lease and a Supplement to Project Lease, each between the City and the Trustee, for the lease to the Trustee and lease back to the City of all or a portion of certain real property and improvements owned by the City and located at 375 Laguna Honda Boulevard within the City, at 1 South Van Ness Avenue within the City and at 1 Moreland Drive, San Bruno, California, together with any other property determined by the City’s Director of Public Finance to be made subject to the lease and lease back arrangements; approving the form of an Official Notice of Sale and a Notice of Intention to Sell the Certificates; approving the form of an Official Statement in preliminary and final form; approving the form of a purchase contract between the City and one or more initial purchasers of the Certificates; approving the form of a Continuing Disclosure Certificate, as defined herein; granting general authority to City officials to take necessary actions in connection with the authorization, sale, execution and delivery of the Certificates; approving modifications to documents; ratifying previous actions taken in connection therewith, as defined herein; and repealing and rescinding a portion of the authorization to execute and deliver certificates of participation of the City established through the adoption of Ordinance No. 101-23 of the City on June 2, 2023.

This resolution allows the Department of Public Health to use a $376,000 grant from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for a program aimed at improving emergency care for older adults, covering the period from January 1, 2020, to June 30, 2025. It was passed retroactively to authorize the funding for the project.

Resolution retroactively authorizing the Department of Public Health to accept and expend a grant in the amount of $376,000 from the San Francisco General Hospital Foundation for participation in a program, entitled “Geriatric Emergency Department Planning Grant, Pilot Project 2020,” for the period of January 1, 2020, through June 30, 2025.

This motion allows the Rules Committee to advance a proposed Charter Amendment regarding police staffing and a Voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program for consideration in the November 5, 2024, election. It also changes the timeline for how long the amendment must be on the Board's agenda before it can be submitted to voters.

Motion calling from the Rules Committee the proposed Charter Amendment (File No. 240544) on Police staffing and a Voluntary Deferred Retirement Option Program; and modifying the amount of time required under Rule 2.22.7 between the first appearance of the proposed subject Charter Amendment on the Board’s agenda and the Board’s order submitting them to the electorate for the November 5, 2024, election.

This resolution designates the 1500 Block of Grove Street as "Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. Street" to honor Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. and raise awareness about gun violence following his tragic death. The street name change aims to commemorate his legacy and encourage community action.

Resolution adding the commemorative street name "Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr. Street" to the 1500 Block of Grove Street to honor the legacy and life of Aubrey Abrakasa, Jr., and to bring attention to his tragic death and the need for action against gun violence.

This hearing addresses funding and design plans for the Emergency Firefighting Water System on the westside of San Francisco. It also requests a report from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission on the matter.

Hearing on the Emergency Firefighting Water System funding and design on the westside of San Francisco; and requesting the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission to report.

This ordinance aims to restrict retail food and tobacco establishments in a high-crime area of the Tenderloin from operating between midnight and 5 a.m. for two years, allowing for fines and legal actions against those that violate these hours.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to create a two-year pilot program, during which retail food and tobacco establishments in a high-crime area of the Tenderloin police district are prohibited from being open to the public from 12:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m., or from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. if subject to regulation by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control; authorizing the Department of Public Health to impose administrative fines for violation of the hours restrictions; declaring an establishment’s operation in violation of the hours restrictions to be a public nuisance; authorizing enforcement actions by the City Attorney; and creating a private right of action for persons harmed by a violation of the hours restriction.

Schedules a public hearing about: Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department.

Hearing of the Board of Supervisors sitting as a Committee of the Whole on November 10, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., for the Members of the Board of Supervisors to hear and receive updates on the progress and implementation status of the Unites States Department of Justice recommendations regarding reforms within the Police Department; scheduled pursuant to Motion No. M20-125, approved on September 15, 2020.

This legislation proposes to change the city charter to allow voters to elect the Director of the Department of Police Accountability. If approved, this change would take effect during the election on November 5, 2024.

Charter Amendment (First Draft) to amend the Charter of the City and County of San Francisco to provide for the election of the Director of the Department of Police Accountability; at an election to be held on November 5, 2024.

This ordinance reallocates funds by taking $6,862,571 from salaries, equipment, and supplies, and directing $2,770,003 to overtime for the Police Department and $4,092,568 to overtime for the Sheriff’s Department to cover expected overtime costs. It ensures that both departments can meet their projected overtime needs as mandated by city regulations.

Ordinance de-appropriating $6,862,571 from salaries, equipment, and materials and supplies and appropriating $2,770,003 to overtime in the Police Department and $4,092,568 to overtime in the Sheriff’s Department, in order to support the Departments’ projected increases in overtime as required per Administrative Code, Section 3.17.

This ordinance updates the rules for using pre-security cameras at the airport to enhance surveillance practices. It aims to improve safety and security measures while ensuring compliance with privacy standards.

Ordinance approving the amended Airport Surveillance Technology Policy governing the use of pre-security cameras.

This ordinance requires large supermarkets to give six months' notice to customers and the City before permanently closing. It also mandates that they explore options to continue selling groceries at that location.

Ordinance amending the Police Code to require large supermarkets to provide six months notice to their customers and the City before permanently closing, and to explore ways to allow for the continued sale of groceries at the location.

The hearing allows the Mayor to discuss topics submitted by Supervisors, including recent legal rulings and city policies. Mayor Breed addressed the Supreme Court's decision on public camping and outlined the city's approach to homelessness and rent control.

Pursuant to Charter, Sections 2.103 and 3.100(7), and Administrative Code, Section 2.11, the Mayor shall discuss eligible topics submitted from the Supervisors. The Mayor may address the Board initially for up to five minutes. Discussion shall not exceed two minutes per question or answer. Mayoral Address: Mayor London N. Breed discussed last week’s Supreme Court ruling in the Grants Pass v. Johnson case, which determined that cities could enforce bans on public camping even if no alternative shelter is available. Mayor Breed stated that the ruling allows for current city mandated restrictions to be lifted and she is working with the City Attorney’s Office on how current polices around homeless encampments will change. Mayor Breed then discussed the City’s current homeless outreach plan that provides homeless shelters and services while being firm on the enforcement of regulations and penalties. Mayor Breed then addressed the above referenced topic submitted by the District 5 Supervisor. The following topic was noticed on the agenda representing District 5: 1. Rent Control

This resolution supports a California bill that would increase the time limit for prosecuting domestic violence cases from five years to 15 years. It aims to give survivors more time to seek justice.

Resolution supporting California State Senate Bill No. 690, introduced by Senator Susan Rubio, to extend the statute of limitations for prosecution of domestic violence from five years to 15 years.

This resolution urges the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development to provide funding opportunities for affordable housing specifically for survivors of gender-based violence and related issues. The goal is to expedite housing solutions for women in crisis.

Resolution urging the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD) to release Notices of Funding Availability for the construction, development, acquisition, and/or rehabilitation of critical affordable housing for survivors of gender-based domestic violence, sexual abuse and assault, human trafficking, or street violence in the furtherance of the City’s and voters’ shared goal of housing women in crisis as soon as possible.

This resolution supports California Assembly Bill No. 2917, which allows courts to consider various forms of evidence, such as stalking and threats, when deciding on gun violence restraining orders. It aims to enhance the criteria for determining the risk of gun violence by including evidence related to animal cruelty and threats against individuals or groups.

Resolution supporting California State Assembly Bill No. 2917, introduced by Assembly Member Rick Chavez Zbur, which authorizes a court, when considering whether there exists grounds for granting a gun violence restraining order, to consider evidence of stalking, evidence of animal cruelty, evidence of threats toward a person or group based on a protected characteristic, and evidence of threats of violence or destruction of property for the purpose of interfering with the free exercise of constitutional rights.

This ordinance ensures that client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (OVWR) remains confidential and clarifies OVWR's responsibilities. It also transfers the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) to OVWR, requiring SHARP to provide trauma-informed assistance to victims during City processes without hindering law enforcement investigations.

Ordinance amending the Administrative Code to provide for the confidentiality of client information received by the Office of Victim and Witness Rights (“OVWR”); establish and clarify the responsibilities of OVWR; move the Office of Sexual Harassment and Assault Response and Prevention (“SHARP”) from the Human Rights Commission to OVWR, and require SHARP to offer trauma-informed assistance to victims in navigating City processes, including by supporting victims in non-custodial law enforcement interviews, provided a SHARP employee’s presence does not obstruct a police investigation or interfere with the District Attorney’s investigative or prosecutorial function.